assimilate
verb (used with object)
to take in and incorporate as one's own; absorb.
assimilating
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present participleof assimilate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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“What are young immigrants assimilating to?” he asks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
Like a lot of veterans, he had trouble assimilating into the civilian world.
From Slate ● Jan. 13, 2026
So, it's not just about filter bubbles on social media but also about an innate way of assimilating information.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 15, 2024
For her, the Christmas ritual is a way to connect with the majority without assimilating into it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 26, 2023
Returning to District 8 or assimilating into another district would be impossible.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
